Best Tj Penrod Podcasts (2024)

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7. A Bull in a China Shop: Qilin vs. The Red Bull 50:58

3y ago50:58

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The many heads of Typhon, Confucius gets confused, and one of the contenders is a pacifist?! Oh dear, it seems that Ty is out sick today! Luckily, there are 99 other heads that can fill in! Good thing, too, because we're finally tackling a monster from popular fiction! It's the benevolent Qilin of Chinese myth clashing with King Haggard's destructi…

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6. Toil & Trouble: Baba Yaga vs. Rangda 40:46

3+ y ago40:46

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The Hairy Cryptids Convention, a solid dude named Kevin, and Jenny gets to meet her heroes! The gang is back for another round of smashing, and this time it's all a bunch of hocus pocus! The Slavic hag of Russian fairy tales, Baba Yaga, takes on the demon queen of Balinese mythology, Rangda! Featuring the guest voice talents of Tiffani Mills (And t…

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5. Showdown at Creepy Hollow: Dullahan vs. Nuckelavee 42:32

4y ago42:32

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Typhon's rivalry with Santa escalates, an Allhallowtide celebration, and Michael Myers! On this special Halloween edition of the Monster Smash League, the arena is transformed into a dark parody of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" for an all-out equine brawl between Ireland's own horseman lacking a head, the Dullahan, and the Nucke…

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Welcome to the Monster Smash League! 1:00

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Follow us on Twitter @league_monster and email us at bbmonstersmash@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By monstersmashleague

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4. Fighting Like Cats & Dogs: Cerberus vs. Cath Palug 37:36

4y ago37:36

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The banshee in the H.R. department, some threatening parents, and Yowie gets caught off guard! One of the most divisive questions will be answered on this week's Monster Smash League! Jenny Greenteeth replaces Typhon on the commentary team for the ultimate dog & cat fight: Greek mythology's hellhound of Hades, Cerberus, takes on Cath Palug, the mon…

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3. Big Beast Bonanza: Gashadokuro vs. Grootslang 37:11

4y ago37:11

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A bad idea for a family vacation, the Salmon of Knowledge, and the infamous box jellyfish debacle! Time to bring out the heavyweights! Bat Boy and Typhon reminisce about past battles as they prepare for a clash of towering titans: Japan's huge yokai, the Gashadokuro, and the cave-dwelling Grootslang of South Africa! Featuring the guest voice talent…

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2. Strange Anatomy: Krasue vs. El Cuero 33:45

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A desiccated priest, a sasquatch Zoom call, and Echidna plots to kill Typhon! Even Bat Boy and Typhon aren't sure what to expect on this week's show as the MSL presents two oddly constructed creatures: Thailand's Krasue and El Cuero of Chile! Featuring a slew of special guest voices from Latoya Cameron (The Salt Lake Acting Company, Utah Shakespear…

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1. Cold Warriors: Wendigo vs. Krampus 35:10

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The sport you've been waiting for is now broadcasting to the menacing masses! Welcome to the Monster Smash League, where beasties and bruisers from folklore and fiction come alive to battle for supremacy! In the premiere episode, co-hosts Bat Boy and Typhon explore two freaks of the frigid North, the Canadian Wendigo and Krampus, the Austrian sidek…

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Ep. 86 Lauren Gunderson and Melinda Pfundstein

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A few months ago, we had the chance to speak with Melinda Pfundstein, director of “The Book of Will,” and Lauren Gunderson, the playwright of “The Book of Will.” We spoke about the legacy of Shakespeare, the unique challenges of adapting a real-life story to the stage, and the stories of incredible women, both in this play and in Shakespeare’s work…

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Ep. 85 Curt Tofteland and TJ Penrod

5y ago

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In this episode, we talk to Curt Tofteland, founder and producing director of Shakespeare Behind Bars, an organization which serves incarcerated adults and youth using exclusively the works of William Shakespeare, and TJ Penrod, a founding member of Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation and a Juvenile Justice Program Facilitator here in Utah. A few res…

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Ep. 84 Tim Sailer and Stefanie Resnick 36:10

5+ y ago36:10

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In this episode, we talk to Tim Sailer and Stefanie Resnick, who recently finished a four-month run playing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in our Shakespeare-in-the-Schools educational tour of Macbeth, about tour life, love, and the experience of playing this iconic Shakespearean couple.By Utah Shakespeare Festival

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Ep. 83 Dr. Travis Curtright and Mary Curtright 36:10

5+ y ago36:10

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Travis Curtright and Mary Curtright, founders of Shakespeare In Performance at Ave Maria University in Florida, to discuss love, both in Shakespeare’s plays and the lives of those that perform his works, their production research process, and what they lovingly call “troupe life.” We also get a visit from Queen Eliza…

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Ep. 82 Fred Adams and Sam White 48:36

5+ y ago48:36

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In this episode, we talk to Fred Adams, founder of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Sam White, founder of Shakespeare in Detroit and director of “Twelfth Night” in our upcoming 2019 season, about the joys, challenges, and similarities of starting Shakespeare companies in 1961 and 2013, what they're looking forward to in 2019, and what, exactly, o…

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WEEK 6 RYAN LEVI 40:23

6y ago40:23

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CALLING FROM THE CAR. RYAN AND LEVI PLAY SOME BLITZ QUESTIONS AND WE TALK POSSIBLE RULE CHANGES FOR NEXT YEARBy No Snowflakes Allowed Podcast

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WEEK 5 WITH TJ 40:11

6y ago40:11

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CAPTAIN DARLING TAKES A BREAK FROM FLYING TO JOIN THE SHOW. GIVES US A GOOD DOSE OF KNOWLEDGE. COME DRINK A BEVERAGE AND HAVE A LAUGH WITH USBy No Snowflakes Allowed Podcast

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WEEK 4 WITH PENROD 40:56

6y ago40:56

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ZACH "PENROD" JOINS THE SHOW. HE LEARNS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY WITH LEV BELL. WE TALK POWER RANKINGS. TURN UP THE VADER MUSIC! THE VILLAIN HAS SOME HOT TAKES! COME HAVE A LAUGH WITH US.By No Snowflakes Allowed Podcast

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Ep 81 Brian Vaughn

7y ago

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Artistic Director Brian Vaughn, Director of this season's regional premiere of Shakespeare in Love discusses how the Festival acquired the rights, his inspiration for the show, and his insights into creating the world of William Shakespeare.By Josh Stavros

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Ep 80 Kirk Bookman

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Lighting Designer Kirk Bookman discusses his inspiration for his designs, including this season's productions of Guys and Dolls, Treasure Island, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The TavernBy Josh Stavros

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Ep 79 Elizabeth Marquis, Devery North, and Miriam Michaels

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Elizabeth Marquis, Devery North, and Miriam Michaels, our Technician, Company Manager, and Stage Manager discuss the impact the Shakespeare-in-the-School's tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream has had on themselves and the students they visited.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 78 Madison Kisst and Stefanie Resnick

7+ y ago

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Cast members Madison Kist and Stephanie Resnick from Shakespeare-in-the-Schools gave us an update on their tour experience as they approached the midpoint for the tour.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 77 Michael Don Bahr

7+ y ago

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A conversation with the Utah Shakespeare Festival Education Director Michael Don Bahr about the importance of artistic partnerships and how those partnerships can strengthen the community.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 76 Luke Sidney Johnson and Mara Lefler

7+ y ago

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Shakespeare-in-the-Schools cast members, Luke Sidney Johnson and Mara Lefler discuss their experiences in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and talk about their time as students at Southern Utah University.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 75 Alexis Baigue, Brandon Burk, and Karen Thorla

7+ y ago

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Cast members for the Shakespeare-in-the-Schools tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alexis Baigue, Brandon Burk, and Karen Thorla, discuss their experiences at the Festival and expectations for the upcoming tour.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 74 Britannia Howe, Shakespeare in the Schools Tour

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Britannia Howe, director of the Shakespeare-in-the-Schools touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, discusses her vision for this year's tour.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 73 John Plumpis and John Wascavage

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John Plumpis and John Wascavage talk about their experiences during this season's production of The Cocoanuts.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 72 Jeff Cummings and Rex Young, Julius Caesar

8y ago

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Actors Jeff Cummings and Rex Young discuss their roles and experiences in this season's production of Julius Caesar.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 71 J.R. Sullivan, The Odd Couple

8y ago

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J.R. Sullivan, director of this season's production of The Odd Couple, discusses his experience during the production process.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 70 Jim Poulos and Tasso Feldman, The Cocoanuts

8y ago

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Jim Poulos and Tasso Feldmen discuss portraying two of the four Marx Brothers in this season's production of The Cocoanuts.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 69 Paul Helm and John Wascavage, Murder for Two

8y ago

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Paul Helm and John Wascavage discuss their experience performing in the new Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre in this season's production of Murder for Two.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 68 Brad Carroll, Murder for Two

8y ago

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Brad Carroll, director of Murder for Two, discusses his experience directing this production in the new Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 67 Joseph Hanreddy, Julius Caesar Director

8y ago

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Director Joseph Hanreddy discusses his vision behind this season's production of Julius Caesar.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 66 Kim Martin-Cotten and Ben Livingston, Much Ado about Nothing

8y ago

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Kim Martin-Cotten and Ben Livingston discuss their experiences playing Beatrice and Benedick in this season's production of Much Ado About Nothing.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 65 Sam Ashdown and Larry Bull, Henry V

8y ago

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Actors Sam Ashdown and Larry Bull discuss their experiences over the past three years performing in Henry IV Part One, Henry IV Part Two, and Henry V.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 64 David Ivers, Much Ado about Nothing Director

8y ago

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Festival Artistic Director David Ivers discusses his experience directing this season's production of Much Ado About Nothing.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 63 Elizabeth Broadhurst and Eddie Lopez, Mary Poppins

8y ago

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Elizabeth Broadhurst and Eddie Lopez discuss their experiences at the Utah Shakespeare Festival for the 2016 season. Elizabeth and Eddie play Mary and Bert in this seasons production of Mary Poppins. They also appear in this seasons production of Henry V.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 62 Karen Azenberg, Mary Poppins Director

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Karen Azenberg discusses her experiences directing the 2016 production of Mary Poppins.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 61 B. J. Jones, The Three Musketeers Director

8y ago

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BJ Jones discusses his experience directing the 2016 production of The Three Musketeers.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 60 Melissa Rain Anderson, The Cocoanuts Director

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Director Melissa Rain Anderson discusses her experience during the 2016 season of the Utah Shakespeare Festival as the director of the Cocoanuts.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 59 Brian Vaughn, Henry V 22:57

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Artistic Director Brian Vaughn discusses his direction for Henry V, the evolution of the characters and why it's important that the Utah Shakespeare Festival gives it's audience a chance to see all the history plays in succession.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 58 Allie Babich plays Hamlet

8+ y ago

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A conversation with actress Allie Babich who plays Hamlet in the Shakespeare in Schools touring production. Learn about the life on the road as a Shakespeare performer.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 57 Hamlet Hits The Road!

8+ y ago

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A conversation with Frank Honts, director of the Utah Shakespeare Festival's Educational tour of Hamlet. Learn more about the how the concept for the show came to be, why Shakespeare needs to be in schools, and why the production features a female cast as the lead role of Hamlet.By Josh Stavros

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Ep. 56: Halloween Special- Michael Bahr & Josh Stavros

8+ y ago

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Enjoy a special Halloween episode of the Play On! Podcast here at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Our host, Josh Stavros, sits down with Festival Education Director, Michael Bahr to discuss Dracula, vampires, fear, suspense on stage and screen and how we as modern audiences find ourselves in the theatre of the mind. What do you find scary? Why is it…

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Ep. 55: Chris Mixon

8+ y ago

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Actor, Chris Mixon sits down with us to discuss his roles here this season at the Festival. He plays Renfield in Dracula and Launce in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Chris tells us how he got involved in theatre and the types of characters he has played. He discusses the role the "fools" play in Shakespeare's works and how they add to the world of th…

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Ep. 54: Brad Berridge, Sound Designer

8+ y ago

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Check out the latest episode with sound designer, Brad Berridge. Brad designed for both Dracula and The Two Gentlemen of Verona for our fall season. Learn more about his journey in the arts, the process of a sound designer and listen to some sound clips from this season's Dracula! You don't want to miss this!…

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Ep. 53: Samuel Clein, Brett Gardner & Natasha Harris, The Two Gentlemen of Verona

8+ y ago

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Our incredibly talented musicians for this season's production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, chat with us about gypsy jazz and how their outlaw band adds to the world of the play. They share with us some amazing music as we journey through Verona and Milan. You don't want to miss this episode!By Utah Shakespeare Festival

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Ep. 52: Jesse Berger, Dracula

8+ y ago

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Jesse Berger, director of this season's Dracula, sits down with us to discuss his introduction into the arts, his approach to this classic tale and the symbolism throughout.By Utah Shakespeare Festival

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Ep. 51: Robynn Rodriguez, The Two Gentlemen of Verona

8+ y ago

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Enjoy another great episode with the brilliant Robynn Rodriguez, director of this season's, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Learn more about Robynn's introduction into the world of theatre, her experience as both an actress and a director and her journey here at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Robynn sets this romantic comedy in the 1920s, during the "…

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Ep. 50: Wooden O Symposium- Ian Doescher, Shakespeare Star Wars

8+ y ago

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Enjoy a special episode! Ian Doescher is the author of Shakespeare’s Star Wars. Recently, the Festival hosted the annual Wooden O Symposium. The symposium is a cross-disciplinary conference exploring Medieval through Early Modern Studies, through the text and performance of Shakespeare’s plays. Scholars submit papers that offer insights and new ide…

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Ep. 49: Betsy Mugavero & Kelly Rogers, Charley's Aunt

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Talented actresses, Betsy Mugavero and Kelly Rogers, discuss their hilarious roles in this season's production of Charley's Aunt. The two discuss their characters' backstories and how this fabulous farce communicates hope and optimism all while "splitting our sides" from laughter.By Frank Honts

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Ep. 48: Allie Babich & Christine Jugueta, South Pacific

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Check out the newest episode with Allie Babich and Christine Jugueta from this season's production of South Pacific. Each of these actresses portray a different viewpoint and world within the story of this classic musical. Enjoy learning more about the melting pot of cultures on the island, the endless waiting, transformative love and how "peace in…

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